Being able to write a high-quality project proposal is an essential skill for many freelancers and solopreneurs. Yet it’s not just the words that are important. The design can also have a huge impact. While the written content is the driving force, the design is what frames that content and supports the message. That’s where […]Read More

Writing a project proposal can be a regular task for freelance professionals. In some industries and especially with larger clients, proposals are a standard process to go through before a new project. Yet they can remain a daunting proposition for many freelancers. When you don’t know how to properly write a project proposal then you’re […]Read More

Invoice Ninja recently underwent a thorough analysis from FinancesOnline, and not only did we receive a whopping high 8.9 rating but our leading open source billing platform was also distinguished with two prestigious awards. FinancesOnline creates objective reviews to aid businesses in finding the best and most efficient platform for handling their arduous daily tasks, […]Read More

Getting paid on time is vital when you’re a freelancer. You need a healthy cash flow in order to pay the bills, care for family, put gas in the car, and enjoy life. When client payments are late, this lack of income can have negative financial implications. You’re suddenly left scrambling to make ends meet […]Read More

A happy and healthy freelancer is usually a productive freelancer. A big part of being productive as a freelance professional is making sure you look after the health of your mind and body. When you feel good physically and mentally, then your levels of focus and productivity naturally improve. Most freelancers work from home or […]Read More

Apps and online tools are now an indispensable component for every type of business, not least freelance professionals. There is an app for everything these days and many of our activities, both professional and otherwise, are connected in some way to applications and related software. For freelancers especially, apps provide a vital supportive system that […]Read More

When it comes to project management and productivity there are few better tools than the Kanban board. Instead of relying on to-do lists and written schedules, users are provided with a clear visual overview of their workflow. This increased visibility affords teams and solo-professionals alike more insights into ways they can better delegate, speed-up processes, […]Read More

Invoice Ninja is happy to announce the launch of our Kanban Board feature for tasks & projects! What is a Kanban Board? A Kanban board is a project management tool which provides a visualization of single or multiple tasks & workflows. It’s a tool based on a work philosophy originating in Japan which emphasizes focus on […]Read More

Running a small business is hard work. Every hour counts and it’s an ongoing process to find ways to improve your workflow and boost your productivity. If you provide services, then time matters even more, especially when you need to track project work and bill clients by the hour. Part of your business will involve […]Read More

Kanban boards are usually seen as a team-based project management tool. Yet the boards can also be highly effective for solo freelancers who work-from-home. They can be used to plan, organize, and complete both project and admin tasks, which can dramatically improve a freelance professional’s productivity. Kanban boards provide a visualization of a project workflow. […]Read More

We know that getting your work done requires many different web tools. In fact, the average business uses between 10 and 16 apps. You have your email app, CRM, note-taking tool, cloud storage tool, team communication app, along with project management tools and various to-do lists. Sometimes, it can be a struggle to get them […]Read More

Freelancing often means juggling a variety of different projects at any given time. As a freelancer you’ll frequently find yourself working for many clients and on a huge variety of diverse tasks. If you don’t manage your time and projects effectively, things can quickly fall into chaos. This can result in lost clients, more working […]Read More

Invoicing a freelance client might seem like an ordinary and generally insignificant action, at least in the big scheme of things. The project has been completed, you want to get paid, and as long as the client manages to do this, then the invoice has obviously done its job. Everything is rosy. Except, it might […]Read More

Freelancing can be a lucrative career path. You have the freedom to set your own goals and to price your services as you see fit. Yet for many freelancers, pricing becomes a self-defeating feature of their business. Their prices are too low and they compete against other freelancers to undercut one another still further in […]Read More

Every minute counts when you’re a freelancer. The more time you set aside for client work, the more money you’re going to make. The trouble is, where can you find that extra time? This is where automation can help and make your life a lot easier. As a freelance professional, you’re also a business owner. […]Read More

Freelancers can use Bitcoin to send and receive money from anyone, in any country. The virtual currency is a viable payment method for solopreneurs and business owners to use. Whether it’s being paid for a service you provide or investing in tools and programs for your freelancing business, the digital cash can be used for […]Read More

What on earth is Bitcoin? This is the initial reaction of many people when first learning of the virtual currency as a viable payment method for freelance services. Nearly everyone has heard of Bitcoin by name but few really understand what it is, what it does, and how it can be used. Is it safe? […]Read More

Getting paid accurately and on time is the most important part of a freelancer’s job. Poor invoicing procedures and the resulting cash flow problems can wreak havoc with the paying of bills, work productivity, and peace of mind. Ensuring smooth and secure payment requires the best invoicing software. The faster and easier the invoicing process […]Read More

There are numerous benefits to being a freelancer but a guaranteed monthly salary is not one of them. As a freelance professional you rely on a steady stream of clients and their ability to pay you on time. As such, cash flow can be a problem, especially when you don’t have plans in place for […]Read More

Can you freelance and earn affiliate income at the same time? As a freelancer it might be tempting to think advertising other peoples’ products on your freelancing website might distract from the services you offer. After all, people are leaving your site through links to off-site product pages rather than links to your on-site service […]Read More